The Junction food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Junction holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2JX
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Junction sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← The Junction | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Junction none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Springs Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Haxby House Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Together Housing Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Frickley Athletic Fc Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| ISS Facilities Services School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Maggie's Chippi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Junction
What is The Junction's food hygiene rating?
The Junction has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 18 November 2025.
Is The Junction safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Junction last inspected?
The Junction was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Junction?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Junction compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Junction holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Junction and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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